Fox and Haze are the proverbial couple goals.  He’s an investment banker, she’s an artist.  They have an adorable baby daughter.  But the relationship has become stale, lately.  Since they agreed to stop serial killing domestic abusers, paedophiles and gropers.  Who’s gonna crack first?

As you’ll have noticed, this is a darkly comic, hands over the eyes, read.  But look a little deeply and you’ll see this a metaphor for several things: relationships, raising children, family, intimacy, creative block…

And the main characters are so well-written, you’ll find yourself cheering each kill. Yes, you will.  The humour is some of the most deadpan I’ve read recently. Such as, Fox meeting Haze in Paris. When she’s having trouble finishing off a murder.  Mackay is always in control of the narrative and keeps it both funny and thrilling with two great twists midway through the book.  

Judging by the praise from actors; I think it’s a matter of time before you see this on a screen.  Plus, the book ends on an open note.  We may not have seen the last of Haze and Fox’s bloody/hilarious adventures.  It’s published by Headline on January 14th, 2025 and I thank them for a preview copy.  #aserialkillersguidetomarriage.